Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis orders action on a ₹20,000-per-hectare bonus for paddy growers after BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar's representation. Relief expected for farmers hit by rising costs and unseasonal rain.
New research links high-fat cheese to lower dementia risk. Explore why cheese was maligned in India and how sugar, not fat, is the real health culprit. Read more.
On National Farmers' Day, actor Rajendra Chawla from Lakshmi Niwas calls for respect and support for India's farmers. Read his heartfelt message and pledge to honor our annadatas.
Amul's ambitious camel milk project, launched to boost health-conscious consumers and breeder incomes, faces stagnation. Procurement remains low, demand flat, and breeders struggle to sell. Read the full story.
French farmers escalate protests, blocking highways and burning hay bales against the EU-Mercosur trade pact and mass cattle culls. President Macron faces pressure as unions reject a holiday truce. Read the full story.
On National Farmers Day 2025, honouring Chaudhary Charan Singh, we detail five crucial government schemes like PM KISAN and PMFBY that support India's farmers. Learn how these initiatives boost income and security.
ICAR-IIVR in Varanasi organizes a Farmers' Day program on Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary. The event focuses on sustainable employment and self-reliance for farmers under the Viksit Bharat Mission. Read more.
India observes National Farmers Day on 23 December, honoring farmers as 'Annadata' and the legacy of former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh. Explore the day's significance and key messages.
New Zealand's coalition partner NZ First opposes the India FTA, citing unfair terms on dairy exports and immigration. The deal faces political hurdles in Wellington. Read the full analysis.
India and New Zealand finalise a free trade agreement. While bilateral trade is modest at $2.1B, the pact opens doors for services, investment, and 5000 skilled worker visas. Dairy sector remains protected.
India's new FTA with New Zealand creates export-only dairy processing zones, fully protecting domestic farmers. No import duty concessions granted. Details inside.
New Zealand's historic free trade agreement with India sparks a coalition rift. PM Luxon champions the deal for economic gains, while NZ First rejects it over dairy and immigration concerns. Will it pass?
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters opposes the historic India-NZ FTA, citing unfair terms on dairy and immigration. Deal finalized in March 2025 offers zero-duty access for Indian goods.
India rejects New Zealand's request for duty concessions on dairy, vegetables, sugar, and metals. The move protects domestic sectors as both nations review their trade agreement. Read the full analysis.
India refuses duty concessions on dairy in the trade pact with New Zealand, safeguarding its domestic farmers. Key details on the agreement's impact and future negotiations.
Ludhiana's Budhewal Co-operative Sugar Mill launches its 2025-26 crushing season, disbursing Rs 2 crore to farmers. Direct payments and operational efficiency mark a strong start. Read more.
Goa farmers met officials, highlighting how high input costs and an outdated subsidy system threaten farming viability. They demand revised rates, power relief, and restored tribal subsidies. Read their key demands.
Explore the story of Verghese Kurien, who transformed India from a milk-deficient nation to the world's top producer through the Amul cooperative model. Discover his journey beyond dairy.
Sambalpur observed a 12-hour shutdown as farmers protested paddy procurement token issues. Shops, offices, and banks closed. Farmers vow more agitation if demands unmet.
India's crackdown on milk adulteration and rising health awareness are driving a premium dairy boom. Brands like Akshayakalpa and Two Brothers Organic gain as urban consumers seek traceable, quality products. Read more.
Discover how Amul is transforming India's dairy landscape, making lactose-free milk a daily staple for millions with lactose intolerance. Explore the science, strategy, and affordable pricing driving this high-growth segment.
Haryana's agricultural credit outstanding surpasses Punjab's, with both states nearing Rs 1 lakh crore each. National data reveals Tamil Nadu leads. Explore the debt crisis and government's stance.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to protest at DC offices on Dec 18-19, threatens train blockade from Dec 20 if demands unmet. Leaders accuse AAP govt of supporting Centre's policies.
Shabhesinh Parmar elected Chairman and Vijay Patel Vice-Chairman of Amul Dairy, 94 days after BJP secured historic majority in the cooperative's board elections. Read the full story.
Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers battle high moisture levels post-cyclones, leading to slow procurement and distress sales. Learn about the crisis impacting harvests and prices.
Tamil Nadu's digital crop damage assessment faces hurdles, leaving tenant farmers in the lurch and delaying cyclone relief. Technical flaws and waterlogged fields stall enumeration.
Goa Dairy increases full cream milk price by Rs 3 per litre, effective December 3. New 500ml pack introduced. Other variants' prices unchanged. Details inside.
Sugarcane farmers in Bihar's West Champaran marched to demand a higher MSP of Rs 500 per quintal, citing rising costs and price disparity with UP. Read about their key demands and planned agitation.
Farmers' protest in Jalandhar halts train services for hours despite heavy police deployment. Key demands include MSP guarantee and debt waiver. Read the full story.
Raichur APMC, Karnataka's largest, is overwhelmed by 50,000 quintals of paddy daily from Andhra & Telangana, forcing intermittent procurement. Read why farmers are flocking here.